Communication and Media Studies at St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
St. Thomas Aquinas College graduates in communication and media studies earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How St. Thomas Aquinas College Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 237 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $57,307 | $50,297 | #471 | $22,371 |
| 238 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $57,254 | $52,135 | #401 | $36,953 |
| 239 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $57,138 | $51,992 | #406 | $30,794 |
| 240 | St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY | $57,112 | $54,359 | #333 | $28,480 |
| 241 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $57,110 | $60,073 | #158 | $40,497 |
| 242 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $57,024 | $54,275 | #336 | $27,262 |
| 243 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $56,969 | $67,133 | #53 | $40,095 |
Other Majors at St. Thomas Aquinas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,896 | — | #256 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,075 | — | #621 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $60,409 | $28,310 | #93 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,707 | $27,997 | #224 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,373 | — | #530 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St. Thomas Aquinas College communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,480 one year after graduating and $57,112 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St. Thomas Aquinas College rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, St. Thomas Aquinas College ranks #240 by median pay four years after graduation, and #333 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at St. Thomas Aquinas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.